Charity cash taken in Keith break-in

POLICE have appealed for information after a charity bottle was stolen during a break-in at a Keith Hotel.

Officers are hunting those responsible for the theft by housebreaking from the Ugie House Hotel on the town’s Church Road. The incident took place between 10.40am on March 16 and 9.30am the following day.

A spokesperson for the force said a charity bottle, which contained a low four-figure sum of money, was taken.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.